This housing agency serves Sumter County, South Carolina.
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| Open Until Further Notice: Sumter Housing Authority Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List | Learn More |
| Open Until Further Notice: Sumter Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List | Learn More |
Please note: The Sumter Housing Authority covers most areas of Sumter County, SC. Contact the SHA to determine if your desired area is covered by the SHA.
The Sumter Housing Authority (SHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently open on a limited basis. This waiting list opened in 2015, and is open indefinitely.
Please note: The SHA has stated that this waiting list is open only for households that are local residents of Sumter County, SC, and either elderly (62+), disabled, or a veteran.
To apply, complete the pre-application at the SHA office, located at 15 Caldwell St., Sumter SC 29150.
Important note: Applicants who have been placed on the waiting list must inform the housing authority immediately if your application information changes (such as contact information, income, and household members). In the case that the office sends a notice that does not get returned, or if application information is out of date, your name may be terminated from the waiting list. Contact the housing authority to find out how to update application information.
For more information, call the SHA office at (803) 775-4357.
The Sumter Housing Authority (SHA) is currently accepting Public Housing waiting list applications for families and senior/disabled individuals.The SHA offers three Public Housing communities with 327 units for families and senior/disabled individuals.To apply, visit the SHA to submit an application in person, located at 15 Caldwell St., Sumter, SC, between the hours of 8:30 am until 5:00 pm, Monday-Thursday, and on Fridays from 8:30 am until 1:30 pm.Be sure to bring a photo ID with you when applying.The SHA does not have a preference. Qualified applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time received.For more information, the SHA can be reached by calling (803) 775-4357, between the hours of 8:30 am until 5:00 pm, Monday-Thrusday, and on Fridays from 8:30 am until 1:30 pm.
Sumter Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 1,262 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.
15 Caldwell Street, Sumter, SC
(803) 775-4357Section 8 Application Checklist
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Sumter Housing Authority serves 1,112 low-income households. The agency manages 941 Housing Choice Vouchers and 322 public housing units.
Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 65 percent of households served by Sumter Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 92 percent of Sumter Housing Authority households.
Working adults head 244 households and make up 22 percent of households served by Sumter Housing Authority.
There are 922 female-headed renter households living in Sumter Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 83% of those served by the Sumter Housing Authority.
| Black | 1,001 |
| Native American | 11 |
| White | 89 |
| Hispanic | 11 |
There are 311 households headed by seniors served by the Sumter Housing Authority. Senior households are 28% of households in Sumter Housing Authority housing.
There are 233 persons with disabilities living in Sumter Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 21% of households served by the Sumter Housing Authority.
The Sumter Housing Authority is rated as a standard performer by HUD.
HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.
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